Kingsdown Kent Map

About Kingsdown

Kingsdown commands a position overlooking the English Channel, its chalky slopes catching the pale, often fleeting, light of the Kent coast. It lies 4.3 km south of Deal (from Deal: bearing 182°T, OS grid TR 375 482), and is situated east of Ringwould village. The air here carries the salty tang of the sea, a constant reminder of its maritime proximity, and the village itself unfolds with a quiet dignity, its houses often built of the very flint and brick that speak of the local earth. A prominent feature is the striking St. Mark's Church, its spire reaching towards the heavens, a beacon for those at sea and on land, its stones weathered by generations of coastal winds. The landscape around Kingsdown is one of rolling hills that fall away towards the coast, offering expansive views where the sea frequently appears a shifting canvas of blues and greys.

About This Kingsdown Map Page

Explore Kingsdown, Kent, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 51.184224, 1.398049. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.